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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,723

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $557

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,868

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $28,100
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,213
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,600  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Cargo net 48 50
Cargo cover 166 140
Roof rack crossbars 195 225
Class II trailer hitch 468 400
Remote start 432 425
Universal garage door opener 93  
Luxury Package   3,350
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   115
AWD   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 1,335  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Cargo net 31 42
Cargo cover 108 114
Roof rack crossbars 117 187
Class II trailer hitch 351 332
Remote start 324 353
Universal garage door opener 61  
Luxury Package   3,081
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   93
AWD   1,395
Options (change) 4,003 6,285
Options (change) 3,059 5,664
Destination 725 895
Total Price $34,723 $35,280
Total Invoice $31,868 $32,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $401
Model Year20112015
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$34,723$35,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,723$33,875
Total Invoice$31,868$32,772
Adjustments for Features0-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,868$31,467

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Hill descent control $250
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,295$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,305

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in174.8 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%

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